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Re: [OM] Help... How do I stop zoom creep??? And what is Q-DOS

Subject: Re: [OM] Help... How do I stop zoom creep??? And what is Q-DOS
From: "Bolty" <boldbolty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 21:31:56 +1000
Its a Series II, if that makes any difference
Cheers Adam
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From: "Bolty" <boldbolty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 9:24 PM
Subject: [OM] Help... How do I stop zoom creep??? And what is Q-DOS


> Hi guys...
> I haven't been able to post for awhile because I don't have a computer at
> the moment. But I have a few moments now to let you know of my new toy. I
> just picked up a Vivitar 70-210mm f2.8 constant aperture with macro to 2.5
> life size. I picked it up for $30 AUS (Approx $18 US) without a warranty
> from Cash Converters. It had some fungus on one of the elements, so after
> some careful dismantling and cleaning and drying, I have put it backed
> together and now have a very reasonable lens!
> My question thou is that it has terrible zoom creep! Is there any way to
> stop this or slow it down.
> Also it has a switch that is marked Q-DOS (I think!) that flips down half
a
> blue and red filter inside and gives a bizarre look especially between the
> focal lengths of 135-210. Does anyone know what this is for??
> Thanks in advance
> Adam
>
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